New York’s premier Mexican restaurant and dance lounge. Our talented chef utilizes the culinary diversity of Mexico in the preparation of Iguana’s tasty fare. Iguana is the perfect setting for any occasion. Come and enjoy our 25 flavors of margaritas and mojitos. Try our weekend brunch with a wide array of dishes including fresh guacamole prepared tableside, crab quesadillas, sizzling fajitas, shrimp enchiladas, plus an assortment of mesquite grilled items including prime aged steak, tuna, and salmon. You will be pleasantly surprised to discover dishes you would not normally expect to find on a Mexican menu such as baby back ribs, Tex-Mex shrimp scampi, and vegetarian entrees, all prepared with a creative Latin twist. Complete your meal with a selection of our homemade desserts. We truly offer something for everyone.

The music is superb on Mondays and Tuesdays when absolutely authentic and well selected examples of 1920's and 1930's jazz are very skillfully played live by Vince Gordiono his Nighthawks. Their enthusiasm to vividly bring back the sound of America during Prohibition is unquestionably palpable if not historic, a good reason to crack a bottle excellent wine with a memorable dinner.

While chomping away at any of the fine dinner selections and emptying that bottle of wine the aural ambience is remarkable. The live music is clearly heard over many conversations and enhanced via a combination of the native room acoustics and the even distribution of the additional appreciative diners. There's even a visual effect due to highly professional staff who know the menu items well and can offer valuable selection advice. The food prices aren't frightening but don't forget that this is New York City.

For visitors, domesticaaly or from abroad, this venue offers a glimpse of America and its unique very popular musical style that characterized the crazyness before the stock crash destroyed it forever.

They lost their liquor license. Not sure when they are getting it back but puts a damper on the evening for sure. Because of it, the place was kind of dead when we arrived and even with it being slow, service was mediocre at best. Too bad because food was actually exceptional

THis was the most disappointing part of our entire NYC trip. The food was blah, the service was poor, the bar was shut down (not sure if they got in trouble or if the city shut them down or what) and the prices were ridiculous. A bowl of guacamole was $16 and a bowl of queso was $14. $30 for guac and cheese??!!! Will never return, no accommodation with bar being closed, save your money!!

Too loud to talk but that it part of the energy. Waitress was spaced out. She couldn't answer basic menu questions. Took our order then vanished. Our enchiladas came fast. They were pretty good. We also ordered soups and salads. No show...10 minutes we ask where our waitress is and a manager appears. We tell him our concerns and he makes it all good and gifts us a free drink or dessert.Our $52 bill was not worth the what we got. They enchiladas were appetizers.Grateful to the manager but will not be visiting again.

Food was disgusting. Besides the guacamole, everything had been made hours earlier and left sitting under not very hot heat lamps... health department should be called because hot food should probably be hot.

Guacamole was made with unripe avocados. I guess the thought is if you beat an avocado into submission it will taste good?

House special margarita with patron - round one: good, clean tasting. Second: clearly made from mix with cheap tequila.

NEVER. AGAIN.

And the hostesses were useless and didn’t know what “we’ve got theatre tickets” meant.

My wife and son and I were going to the theatre and needed a place to have dinner before the theatre. Iguana popped up in out search and it had good reviews and ratings so we tried it. The ambiance was very nice, a little louder than we’d have preferred but the food, service, decor and ambiance were really very nice. We enjoyed out meal, never felt rushed, were able to converse without having to shout and would highly recommend this restaurant.

I don't understand the high rankings. The food was far from authentic. It tasted like Mexican food you get from SYSCO or some other food service program. Don't waste your money here. Go to Toloache. It's a million times better and truly authentic.

We went to Iguana with a group of 6 (three couples.) Started at the beginning of our dinner we would like checks split by each couple. They told us no. Food was brought out that was initially not ours and they insisted it was. Turns out it was the table’s sitting two tables over. Waiters were not personable and did not care to take drink orders, we had to request every refill. Food was good but not worth the price or the experience.

I have been coming here for over 6 years... this was my most unpleasant experience. I really enjoyed my Avocado Relleno. The service was very slow for my party of 8. The other dishes were a bit bland. The guacamole was delicious as usual.

I was there to celebrate my best friend's birthday and they did not disappoint. The food was delicious and the service was outstanding. Mariachis came to sing happy birthday and they added that special touch to our night. The lounge area was nice and fun. Our bartender was attentive and the drinks were yummy.

I celebrated my birthday at Iguana on Saturday night and had a completely amazing and unexpected experience. The service is outstanding. All waitstaff are incredibly attentive--beyond attentive actually! There is always someone available to bring something extra to the table too. I ordered the enchiladas, which in truth were not very good. But they were also luke warm so I sent them back to be heated. The plate came back with a completely new meal and a note written in sour cream, "Sorry about that" on top--we were hysterical! Then they put a Mexican hat on my head while about 10 waiters sang happy birthday. A little while later I got another hat while the Mariachi band sang happy birthday. My family had Fajitas and Quesadillas which were good. The frozen Margarita was very good. The place is beautiful, with magical tiny white lights and lovely decor. All in all, the food was ok but it was a really fun place to go.

Thought the food and service excellent. The noise level was unbearable. However our waiter and staff did everything to try to make us more comfortable moving our tables twice. I would return however maybe at more off hours.

Iguana has top service along with friendly and helpful wait staff . Two people in my party had steak fajitas and they were cooked as ordered, medium rare along with many delicious side dishes and tortillas . We enjoyed the Mexican music serenade which was at a pleasant volume so we could still have conversation. Upsrairs , was a bar scene and dance floor that seemed to be heating up. But we were off to the theater next door Studio 54. Very convenient.

Restaurant service, food and value was excellent. The only thing was the upper level (dancing floor) there is no sitting unless you reserve a table and consume upstairs. But, overall is a good and affordable place to have a good time.

Great guacamole, made at your table. Very nice selection of beers and appetizers which work very well as main courses. The noise level can be loud at times. The bathrooms are on the lower level, down a long flight of stairs which may pose a problem for anyone with mobility issues. The wait staff is very pleasant and courteous. Iguana's location makes it a great pre or post-theatre choice.